Halloween Recipes

On Halloween, we’re much more into the treats than the tricks. With easy party ideas and fun Halloween recipes (both spooky and sweet!), you’ll scare up some rave reviews.

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    Pumpkin Pudding

    2 reviews

    Welcome autumn's arrival with this deliciously creamy and decadent pumpkin pudding. Made with canned pumpkin and instant pudding mix, this...


    Creamy Sourdough Snack

    This bread bowl dip was a big hit at my mom's 50th birthday party! —Darelyn Payes, Hayward, California


    Thanksgiving Cake

    3 reviews

    Try out this Thanksgiving cake! You'll be glad you did—it will conjure up a host of smiles during...


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    Caramel Apple Bites

    16 reviews

    Kids can help make these perfect fall bites by dipping the baked cookies in caramel and nuts. It's a fun...


    Pumpkin Mousse

    20 reviews

    This easy pumpkin mousse is cool, creamy and ready in minutes. Cream cheese, pudding mix, whipped topping and canned pumpkin...


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    Stuffed Pumpkin

    6 reviews

    A stuffed pumpkin recipe with a savory beef and rice filling embodies the best of fall: an abundant harvest of...


    Apricot Aspic

    2 reviews

    A family who usually passes up molded salads will hunt for this fruity apricot aspic recipe at our covered dish...


    Jack-o’-Lantern Cupcakes

    2 reviews

    Carve out a little time to decorate these Halloween pumpkins with Jack-'o-lantern faces. They're a fun treat to make and...

    Seeded Butternut Squash Braid

    8 reviews

    Crunchy, green hulled pumpkin seeds (better known as pepitas)add a slightly nutty taste to this rich and moist bread. Because...


    Frankie Cupcakes

    5 reviews

    These cupcakes are sure to impress the guests at your Halloween party. They will disappear soon after you set them...


    Butterscotch Mulled Cider

    4 reviews

    Only five minutes of preparation is needed for this dynamite slow-cooked drink. You will love the sweet taste of butterscotch...


    Cute Halloween Sandwiches

    I make these for my grandchildren. You can change the cutter shape and food coloring to suit any occasion, but...


    Spiced Hot Apple Cider

    During cool-weather season, my husband and I take this soul-warming drink outside by the fire pit. Our house smells amazing...


    Halloween Brownies

    2 reviews

    Creepy, crawly and delicious? Yup, that's our spider Halloween brownies! All you'll need is your favorite box of brownie mix,...


    Cheese & Pumpkin-Filled Manicotti

    17 reviews

    Our family adores autumn and anything to do with pumpkins! This warm, comforting recipe is so easy to put together...


    Roasted Pumpkin Nachos

    3 reviews

    I had previously made this dish with black beans and corn off the cob in the summer. Wanting to try...


    Pumpkin Pie-Spiced Granola

    1 review

    My husband says this granola with pumpkin and spices tastes like a bite of real pumpkin pie, and it’s a...

    Spice Cake Bars with Salted Caramel Icing

    13 reviews

    As a busy mom, I was always looking for baking shortcuts. When I found these bars, I knew I'd hit...


    Ultimate Candy Bar Cookies

    7 reviews

    I created these after Halloween, when I had way too much candy left over. You can make them with any...


    Autumn Leaf Cutouts

    3 reviews

    Turn classic cookies into a platter of autumn leaves. Make them in solid colors, or combine pieces of tinted dough...


    Bean & Beef Slow-Cooked Chili

    4 reviews

    This chili may be already chock-full, but we love to build it up even more with toppings like pico de...


    Pear Upside-Down Gingerbread

    I prefer to bake from scratch, but this Christmasy cake mix recipe is a favorite. For a change of pace,...


    Apple-Walnut Cake with Orange Glaze

    1 review

    I tinkered with a plain apple cake recipe to create this moist, delicious winner. The result: old-fashioned goodness with a...

    Candy Apple Martini

    Surprise the ghouls and goblins at your Halloween party with these thirst-quenching martinis. Cranberry juice and sour apple liqueur makes...


    S’mores Bars

    33 reviews

    Even if you're nowhere near a campfire, you can still enjoy s'mores bars. This recipe is both easy and decadent.


    Butterscotch Pudding

    12 reviews

    This nostalgia-inducing butterscotch pudding is scented with comforting ingredients like melted butter, hot milk and caramelized sugar for a heartwarming...


    Devil’s Food Cupcakes with Chocolaty Frosting

    1 review

    I begged my aunt for this recipe when I was 16 years old, and it's still my very favorite. The...


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    Apple Nachos

    21 reviews

    Versatile to make with any ingredients you have, these apple nachos are the perfect sweet treat to serve to a...


    Hot Christmas Punch

    2 reviews

    I originally got this recipe from a coworker who brought it to work for our office Christmas party. The punch...